I am going to make a Velomobile. I have built 5 different recumbent trikes. Now I am going to take one of my trikes and build an airodynamic shell around it to make a velomobile. Here is the official definition of a velomobile. Velomobile: A velomobile or bicycle car is a human-powered vehicle, enclosed for aerodynamic advantage and protection from weather and collisions. They are derived from recumbent bicycles and tricycles, with the addition of a full fairing (aerodynamic shell).
Monday, January 16, 2012
I have always thought something was dragging on this velomobile. Every since I finished the front half of the shell it didn't feel right. Well I went for a 45 minute ride today and when I got back I noticed the front tires were really worn. So I checked the front alignment and found I have a full inch of toe out. i don't know how this happened. I adjusted it to more like a 1/4 inch toe in and the difference is amazing. I can say now I can really feel the difference the fairing makes. On a slight down hill stretch I coasted for a long distance doing 18-20 mph. Now I am a lot happier with this setup.
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Thank you for writing thhis
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